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Halton Healthcare

Publicly funded regional hospital network

Pharmacist

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026Deadline 10/27/26
CA$50.77 - CA$67.95/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Oakville, ON, Canada
In PersonBased in Oakville; includes remote coverage of other sites on nights, evenings, and weekends.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryPharmacy

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy is required.
  • Must be licensed or eligible for licensure under Part A of the Ontario College of Pharmacists register.
  • Relevant clinical experience is required.
  • Must demonstrate dispensing skills and aseptic technique.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
  • Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position.
  • Must maintain a satisfactory employment and attendance record.
  • Must provide proof of vaccination or a documented medical exemption and complete pre-employment medical clearance, including required proof of immunity.
  • Must interact patiently, effectively, and professionally with staff and physicians.
  • Must be well-organized, self-directed, able to set priorities, and manage time effectively.
  • Must handle multiple responsibilities with competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Must demonstrate accuracy, attention to detail, problem recognition, and problem-solving skills.
  • Must be committed to service excellence and patient safety and have strong verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Perform dispensary duties in the Main Pharmacy, including medication order and profile review and entry into the Meditech Expanse Pharmacy module.
  • Perform checking responsibilities and troubleshoot clinical and drug-distribution issues.
  • Act as a resource for Pharmacy Technicians and Students.
  • As staffing requires, provide back-up coverage for staff on patient-care units and departments, including decentralized medication order and profile review, problem investigation, medication reconciliation and resolution, and liaison responsibilities.
  • Provide remote coverage of other sites on nights, evenings, and weekend shifts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hospital pharmacy residency is preferred.
  • Meditech computer experience is an asset.

About the company

Halton Healthcare operates three community hospitals in Halton Region, offering 24/7 emergency services, inpatient and outpatient care, maternal and child health, mental health, geriatrics, rehabilitation, diagnostic imaging, cardiac rehabilitation, diabetes programs, and ambulatory clinics. It uses the da Vinci robotic system to support advanced surgical procedures introduced in May 2026. The organization is publicly funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health and governed by a voluntary board, with Melissa Farrell as President and CEO since June 2023. Its goal is to provide compassionate, high-quality, integrated community hospital care for about 400,000 residents in Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills, supported by accreditation at the Accredited with Exemplary Standing level.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Oakville, Canada

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • Ontario funded more than $150 million in August 2026 for rapid capacity expansion.
  • Halton@Home supported over 1,000 patients, including 286 between December 2025 and February 2026.
  • 2026 accreditation followed a perfect score on required safety practices and 99.8% criteria compliance.

What critics are saying

  • September 2026 Oakville ER wait times hit 4 hours 58 minutes, signaling chronic congestion.
  • Hiring cooled in 2026, with 3,650 employees and only 16 active postings.
  • If the 2027 expansion slips, overcrowding and patient leakage to larger Toronto hospitals intensify.

What makes Halton Healthcare unique

  • Three-hospital regional network serves Oakville, Milton, and Halton Hills with integrated community care.
  • August 2026 expansion adds 123 acute beds through unfinished space at OTMH and MDH.
  • May 2026 da Vinci surgery brings advanced robotics locally for prostate and colorectal cases.

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